On this Periodic Review
Review Announcement
Pursuant to Executive Order 17 (2014) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of VAC citation: 18 VAC 120--40, title of regulation: Professional Boxing and Wrestling Event Regulations.
The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2014). http://dpb.virginia.gov/regs/EO17.pdf
The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.
The comment period begins January 11, 2016, and ends on February 1, 2016.
Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to Name: Kathleen R. Nosbisch, Title: Executive Director, Address: DPOR, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400, City: Richmond, State: Virginia, Zip: 23233, Telephone: (804)367-8514, FAX: (866)465-6206, email address: boxing@dpor.virginia.gov.
Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.
CLOSED Opened on 1/11/2016 and Ended on 2/1/2016
209 comments
Comment Title | Commenter | |
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Oppose House Bill 1228- Unnecessary and shady | JW Heath | 2/1/16 11:58 pm |
Save Amateur Boxing in Virginia | Janelle Ivey, Newport News Boxing Club | 2/1/16 11:37 pm |
I oppose HBB8 | Philip oda | 2/1/16 9:05 pm |
Oppose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | James wagner | 2/1/16 8:22 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Jes Stilwell | 2/1/16 8:14 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Roy Sanders | 2/1/16 8:06 pm |
Strongly oppose | Katie Williams | 2/1/16 7:51 pm |
Boxers need to support | Roberto Save Virginia Boxing | 2/1/16 7:28 pm |
Support the bill | Mike Pope | 2/1/16 6:25 pm |
Fighter Safety Smoke Screen - Oppose 1228 | Tasha Nicolas | 2/1/16 4:07 pm |
For the Legislation HB 1228. | John Ward (Former Fighter and Coach) | 2/1/16 3:20 pm |
Stop Monopoly, Oppose HB 1228 | Jamie Loftis | 2/1/16 3:08 pm |
For fighter safety | Brian Lim | 2/1/16 2:47 pm |
OPPOSE HB 1228 | Ken Sprouse Vice President Washington D.C. Golden Gloves Region/ Virginia | 2/1/16 2:45 pm |
MMA fighter | Logan Hurley | 2/1/16 12:45 pm |
Oposed to HB 1228 | Lane Houchins | 2/1/16 10:58 am |
State regulation a good thing with the best intentions, but currently poorly executed | Lindsey MacMhaolain - WKA Virginia, WKA USA, and WKA International | 2/1/16 10:58 am |
FOR THE BILL | Carlos Lopez | 2/1/16 9:01 am |
Bill | David Reeves | 2/1/16 8:47 am |
Save USA Amateur Boxing in Virginia | Robert Wilson USA Local Boxing Commission (LBC) 12 President. | 1/31/16 7:49 pm |
Opposition to HB 1228 | Clifton Spriggs Jr, Former USA Boxing Official | 1/31/16 1:16 pm |
Oppose Monopoly of GCA | Randy Vulture | 1/31/16 12:52 pm |
OPPOSE HB 1228 - Do not allow elimination of approved sanctioning bodies | A. Davis - VA amateur fighter | 1/31/16 12:40 pm |
Boxing Exemption Investigate the GCA | Maurice Jackson | 1/31/16 12:24 pm |
Read HB 1128 - GCA Monolopy Game | Thomas Strickland | 1/31/16 12:09 pm |
Strongly support this bill | James Wright | 1/31/16 12:01 pm |
I support mma | Benjamin Allen | 1/31/16 11:11 am |
Virginia Amateur Boxing Bill NO.1228 | Melvin Edmonds/ Cobra Boxing Club | 1/31/16 10:21 am |
Negative Impact of HB1455 already being experienced, HB 1228 opposition | Jessica L. Sapp, Revolution Fights LLC / Revolution Fight Series | 1/31/16 9:27 am |
If you ban MMA then you should ban other sports! So I Oppose bill HB1228, | Charlie Alley | 1/31/16 7:32 am |
Hey... let it be... please | Ronnie Delacruz | 1/31/16 2:28 am |
I oppose Bill 1228 | Shannon Harper | 1/30/16 11:59 pm |
Strongly Oppose new amateur boxing law | Ronald Beauford | 1/30/16 8:58 pm |
Strongly Opposed | Cedric Drew | 1/30/16 8:51 pm |
This feels pointless, expensive, and overly bureaucratic | Henry Czaikoski, Gator Boxing | 1/30/16 8:43 pm |
Fully OPPOSED to HB 1228 | Ron Houseman | 1/30/16 8:40 pm |
Support | Nedzad frljuckic | 1/30/16 8:32 pm |
Opposes new law | Susan Beauford Ninth Deminsion Boxing Circle Coach | 1/30/16 7:57 pm |
House Bill 1228 | Kesha Green Team Norfolk Boxing | 1/30/16 7:44 pm |
I fully support - Minimum Standards & Oversight are a must. | Adam Cosner | 1/30/16 7:43 pm |
Oppose | Ron R.J. Beauford Jr. | 1/30/16 7:39 pm |
Boxing | Ron Beauford USA Boxing official LBC 12 | 1/30/16 7:34 pm |
If we are going to ban boxing they surely you will ban football | Garland Wright President Norfolk State University Boxing Club | 1/30/16 7:08 pm |
Repeal House Bill 1228 | Gail Jordan of USA Virginia Boxing Coach and Official | 1/30/16 6:52 pm |
Va. Amateur boxing House Bill No.1228 | Pete Joyner /12 Rounds Boxing Club | 1/30/16 6:39 pm |
Exempt Sport Karate/Judo/Jiu-Jitsu and Amateur Boxing NOW! | Robert James | 1/30/16 4:24 pm |
Sanction MMA Apprproately, Leave Amateur Boxing Alone Its Already Sanctioned | William Wise, Wise Choice Boxing | 1/30/16 3:47 pm |
Extremely OPPOSED | Wilson Arnold | 1/30/16 3:03 pm |
Keep Fighters Safe first! | MMA Free Agent | 1/30/16 1:11 pm |
Protect VA Amateur boxing - Townhall comments (18 VAC 120-40) | Nathaniel Burney, Amateur Boxing Coach - Richmond PAL | 1/30/16 11:22 am |
Strongly Oppose HB-1228 and exempt Amateur Boxing from the Oct. 1, 2015 Bill | Colby Smith-Gator Boxing | 1/30/16 10:28 am |
VA Amateru Boxing (18 VAC 120-40) Townhall comment | Jerry Royster, Cobra Boxing | 1/30/16 9:47 am |
Strongely in Favo | Lance Duvall | 1/30/16 9:00 am |
This bill obviously favors creating a monopoly on martial arts sanctioning in Virginia. | STRONGLY OPPOSE- METHOD BOXING MMA | 1/30/16 8:44 am |
Keep fight sports safe and legal | Melvin Martin | 1/30/16 8:31 am |
OPPOSE HB 1228 | Daniel Cressell | 1/30/16 7:59 am |
Agree with ban. | James Connely | 1/30/16 6:42 am |
I support the ban. Better tobplay it safe with concussions | Derreck johnson | 1/30/16 6:42 am |
I oppose | Rachel Pavalok | 1/30/16 3:33 am |
GCA is NOT superior as a sanctioning body | Tm Rock | 1/30/16 12:17 am |
I oppose the ban | Teresa Gutierrez | 1/29/16 11:59 pm |
Amateur Boxing | Tom Wallace | 1/29/16 11:33 pm |
House Bill 1228 and Amateur Boxing | Victor Banks, Melrose Athletic Club, Inc | 1/29/16 10:10 pm |
Safety First | Mark Gonzalez | 1/29/16 10:01 pm |
Bringing MMA Up to Amateur Boxing Standards - HB 1228 Clarifications | Mike Johnson | 1/29/16 9:30 pm |
This is a must!We have been very lucky that there hasn't been a life situation please make this late | Mark Deutel - CrossRoads MMA | 1/29/16 9:20 pm |
support. Fighter safety trumps all | Don Larmee | 1/29/16 8:55 pm |
Support the bill as it enhances fighter safety | Ben Pruett train at MMA Institute, Richmond, VA | 1/29/16 8:42 pm |
STRONGLY OPPOSE!! BOXING KEEPS KIDS OFF THE STREETS!! | United States Park Police | 1/29/16 8:35 pm |
boxing for youth | Lucille nicholes | 1/29/16 7:49 pm |
Oppose - It has been clearly explained by many others.... | Eric D Irizarry | 1/29/16 7:44 pm |
Oppose | Victoria Taylor | 1/29/16 7:01 pm |
Oppose | Valerie | 1/29/16 6:51 pm |
Vaguely Written | Joshua Kearney | 1/29/16 6:48 pm |
Safety and money- Keep them in Virginia | Gregory Laracuente | 1/29/16 5:48 pm |
Amateur Boxing and Safety - No comparison | Gregory Laracuente | 1/29/16 5:38 pm |
Oppose | Tim Eads | 1/29/16 5:33 pm |
Strongly oppose! MMA and BOXING are altogether different . USA Boxing has a governing body. | Lloyd Jones NEWPORT NEWS BOXING CLUB | 1/29/16 5:23 pm |
oppose ban and separate boxing from MMA because boxing is already being governed by USA Boxing. | Sean Harrington | 1/29/16 5:23 pm |
I Oppose | Greg McCandless | 1/29/16 5:22 pm |
I oppose the Ban | Vijay | 1/29/16 5:09 pm |
I oppose the ban on boxing in Virginia | Darius Alexandria Boxing Club | 1/29/16 5:08 pm |
Absurd | Shawn Smith | 1/29/16 4:59 pm |
Amateur Boxing Should Be Excluded | Dara Shen, Alexandria Boxing Club | 1/29/16 4:47 pm |
Oppose | Charles Crumpler | 1/29/16 1:31 pm |
OPPOSED ...for obvious reasons! | Donnie Sexton | 1/29/16 12:53 pm |
This legislation will give legitimacy to MMA in Virginia. I fully support. | Mark England | 1/29/16 12:34 pm |
Absurd | Scott Sigmon | 1/29/16 11:07 am |
Support | Ethan Chandler, Phoenix Fitness & Martial Arts in Richmond | 1/29/16 10:41 am |
Opposed to HB1228 | Shawn Hite | 1/29/16 10:30 am |
i oppose | Kai "Meth" Moxley, non-affiliated | 1/29/16 5:53 am |
Oppose | Jim Ansbro USA Boxing official | 1/28/16 10:22 pm |
HB1228 | Micah Sheffey | 1/28/16 9:50 pm |
SUPPORT /MMA | Don Cooke | 1/28/16 8:47 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Casey Conway | 1/28/16 7:14 pm |
OPPOSE THE RULE ITS BIAS AN UNJUST-USA BOXING ALREADY HAD RULES AND GUIDELINES | DAVID CRUZ JR USA BOXING COACH - A LIFETIME ATHLETE | 1/28/16 6:52 pm |
Support. | Mauricio Acuna | 1/28/16 5:38 pm |
Strongly oppose. | Tiffani underwood | 1/28/16 5:13 pm |
Virginia amateur boxing | Peter Hobbie (coach) | 1/28/16 5:13 pm |
Support | Chaney | 1/28/16 2:22 pm |
I OPPOSE HB1228. | WILLIAM HAIRSTON LBC 12 | 1/28/16 2:09 pm |
Support | Brian Nielson | 1/28/16 1:48 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Bobby Magruder-President of Washington, D.C. Golden Gloves Region/Virginia | 1/28/16 1:47 pm |
oppose hb 1228. | wesley pennington TOC | 1/28/16 1:01 pm |
OPPOSED !! | James VA Amateur MMA fighter | 1/28/16 12:58 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Todd Scott | 1/28/16 12:52 pm |
Support | Carsyn Nash | 1/28/16 12:49 pm |
Oppose HB1228 | Dawn Harl | 1/28/16 12:48 pm |
Oppose HB1228 | Ray Harl | 1/28/16 12:45 pm |
This generates a monopoly | Chris | 1/28/16 12:34 pm |
Oppose HB1228 | Cassie LaBone | 1/28/16 12:33 pm |
Support | Dylan Martin | 1/28/16 12:24 pm |
Support! | Tevin Cooke | 1/28/16 12:23 pm |
oppose HB | Alex Trochez | 1/28/16 12:21 pm |
Support | Steven wampler | 1/28/16 12:21 pm |
Oppose new rules | Jerry Hart | 1/28/16 11:37 am |
Testing twice a yr is to much | James Montgomery | 1/28/16 11:35 am |
Support | Michael Lawrence | 1/28/16 10:07 am |
Disagree with new USA boxing law passes on October 1st. 2015 | carlos pereira coach for USA boxing at Pride Training Center | 1/28/16 9:59 am |
I am a VA MMA fighter and support that the safety of fighters prioritizes the profit of fights. | Roberto Ford | 1/28/16 9:58 am |
Support | Terrell Hobbs | 1/28/16 9:58 am |
I am a fighter and i support this bill for the safety of all fighters | Dashawn Boatwright | 1/28/16 9:55 am |
Strongly support | James Hardgrave | 1/28/16 9:48 am |
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct. 1, 2015 | Cynthia Floyd / C4 Boxing Club | 1/28/16 9:36 am |
Boxing does not hurt the youth | Deion Campbell, Deputy Sheriff/C4 boxing club | 1/28/16 9:31 am |
Amateur boxing in Virginia changed my life | Lorenzo Sison | 1/28/16 9:11 am |
Save amateur competition! | Skyler Trefethen | 1/28/16 8:35 am |
Save amateur boxing in va | Zechariah Lucas | 1/28/16 8:32 am |
This new law is affecting the kids... | Shaun wilson | 1/27/16 9:35 pm |
I strongly oppose HB 1228 | Pete Woodson manassas boxing | 1/27/16 9:16 pm |
I want to appeal amature boxing law October 1 2015 | manassas boxing gym Pete woodson | 1/27/16 9:08 pm |
Virginia Amateur Boxing | Tamla Young, ROUGHOUSE boxing | 1/27/16 8:58 pm |
HB 1228 Opposition | Amber Watkins | 1/27/16 8:04 pm |
HB 1228 | Jessi Cantrell | 1/27/16 6:51 pm |
HB 1228 | Josh Howard | 1/27/16 6:48 pm |
Strongly OPPOSE HB 1228 | David Brewer | 1/27/16 6:41 pm |
These rules should not apply to amateur boxing. | Robert Hymes / C4 boxing | 1/27/16 5:21 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Sammy Cockran | 1/27/16 4:46 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Mike Guevremont | 1/27/16 4:35 pm |
oppose. this takes away from children lives giving them a sport to look forward to. | jason hancock | 1/27/16 4:22 pm |
Opposing HB 1228 | Emily Earhart | 1/27/16 3:26 pm |
I oppose Hb1228 | Javier Carter | 1/27/16 3:24 pm |
I highly oppose | Kenneth N Thomas | 1/27/16 3:10 pm |
I oppose!!! | Agnes J. Long, RN | 1/27/16 2:57 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Maranda Allen | 1/27/16 2:37 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Deanna allen | 1/27/16 2:34 pm |
Oppose | Al Brown | 1/27/16 2:01 pm |
Oppose | Misty Waller | 1/27/16 2:00 pm |
Oppose | Richard Caruso | 1/27/16 1:54 pm |
amateur boxing in virginia/new regulation | fred tcorritone....combat sports center,,,richmond va | 1/27/16 1:45 pm |
I oppose HB | Jeromy | 1/27/16 1:17 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Enrique Rigney | 1/27/16 12:21 pm |
r | Raymond Kahler | 1/27/16 12:19 pm |
HB1228 | Tyler Cardwell | 1/27/16 12:15 pm |
INSERT CLEVER TITLE HERE | Bryan Tolliver | 1/27/16 12:06 pm |
I oppose bill HB 1228 | Blake Musick | 1/27/16 11:30 am |
I oppose House Bill 1228 | James Rutherford | 1/27/16 11:22 am |
OPPOSING HB1228 | Stephen Umberger | 1/27/16 11:19 am |
I oppose HB 1228 | Ashley Gravley | 1/27/16 9:43 am |
MMA | Dee Smith | 1/27/16 8:46 am |
Amateur Fighters | Racheal Trahan | 1/27/16 7:34 am |
MMA is used for self defence and sport, there is nothing wrong with it and it should not be fought! | Brandon Joseph Henderson | 1/27/16 5:12 am |
MMA is used for self defence and sport, there is nothing wrong with it and it should not be fought! | Brandon Joseph Henderson | 1/27/16 5:08 am |
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory action notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct 1, 2015 | Reggie Barnett, Sr, Founder/Business owner/Coach 757 Boxing Club | 1/26/16 11:30 pm |
Oppose HB1228 | Tasha miller | 1/26/16 11:23 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Brian | 1/26/16 11:18 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Al Stephens | 1/26/16 11:08 pm |
Opposed | Josh Brown | 1/26/16 11:07 pm |
Opposed | Stacy Walters | 1/26/16 11:05 pm |
New virginia mixed martial arts regulations | Ned spears | 1/26/16 11:04 pm |
HB 1228 | Zachary Dobbins | 1/26/16 11:03 pm |
HB 1228 | Dustin A Davis | 1/26/16 10:15 pm |
Bill number 1228 | Graeme Prue | 1/26/16 10:08 pm |
Completely Against HB 1228 | Brandon | 1/26/16 9:59 pm |
I oppose hb 1228 | Ray Holston | 1/26/16 9:58 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Robbie Ring | 1/26/16 9:54 pm |
Opposition to HB1228 | Christian Bradberry | 1/26/16 9:48 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Hanna Rosario, mma | 1/26/16 9:47 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Bill Gray | 1/26/16 9:42 pm |
Strongly opposed to HB 1228 | Greg Ring | 1/26/16 9:32 pm |
HB 1228 | Jeremy caviness | 1/26/16 8:48 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Joy Miller | 1/26/16 8:24 pm |
HB 1228 | Southwest martial arts | 1/26/16 8:24 pm |
Opposition to House Bill 1228 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 54.1-828, 54.1-829.1, and 54.1-830 of t | Jessica L. Sapp | Owner - Revolution Fights LLC / Revolution Fight Series | 1/26/16 7:31 pm |
HB No. 1228 - Opposition & Amendment Request | Ian Paterson, Police Athletic League - USA Boxing Member | 1/26/16 7:19 pm |
I oppose HB 1228 | Robert MIller, Titans of the cage | 1/26/16 7:03 pm |
HB 1228 | Clayton Waller | 1/26/16 6:38 pm |
MMA | Samuel Warren Round 30 fighter | 1/26/16 6:37 pm |
HB1228 | Paula Waller | 1/26/16 6:36 pm |
HB 1228 | Melanie Lowe | 1/26/16 6:29 pm |
oppose HB 1228 | David Long, United Combat Arts Sanctioning | 1/26/16 6:29 pm |
HB 1228 | Tony McNeal, Fresh Perspectives Media | 1/26/16 6:28 pm |
OPPOSE HB 1228 | George Holston | 1/26/16 6:27 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Crystal Holston | 1/26/16 6:26 pm |
Oppose HB 1228 | Marvin Stanley | 1/26/16 6:24 pm |
OPPOSE HB 1228 | Raymond Kahler | 1/26/16 6:20 pm |
HB1228 | Michelle Perkins | 1/26/16 6:15 pm |
Regarding HB 1228 | Kimberly Ring, Envisions Consulting Group, LLC | 1/26/16 5:56 pm |
Saving Amateur Boxing in Virginia. Repeal or Amend to EXEMPT Amateur Boxing in Law Oct 1, 2015 | Keith Hunter, Richmond Police Athletic League Boxing/USA Boxing Coach & Off | 1/26/16 5:46 pm |
The law concerning amateur boxing in va | 1/26/16 5:38 pm | |
Response to New Law affecting Amatuer Boxing | Maynard Quesenberry,Va. Association of USA Boxing | 1/26/16 11:25 am |
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct. 1, 2015 | Eugene Floyd Jr. C4 Boxing Club | 1/26/16 10:51 am |
KEEP VIRGINA AMATEUR BOXING UNDER THE RULES OF USA AMATEUR BOXING | SHANNON A. BROWN Buisness Partner/Coach/Master Amateur Boxer 757 Boxing | 1/26/16 8:49 am |
Save USA Olympic Style boxing in Virginia | Robert Wilson. Local Boxing Commission 12 President | 1/26/16 12:35 am |
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice: New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct. 1, 2015 | Sandra Sahnow VA Association USA Boxing (left my name of previous post) | 1/25/16 5:21 pm |
Virginia Town Hall Regulatory Action Notice. New VA law for Amateur Boxing Oct 1, 2015 | Virginia Association LBC USA Boxing | 1/25/16 11:29 am |
Chapter 18 VAC 120-40 Professional Boxing & Wrestling Event Regulaitons of DPOR | William "Billy" Sahnow, Sr. Virginia Association USA Boxing member | 1/25/16 3:09 am |
Periodic Review of Regulation of Professional Wrestling | Robert Hoffmann | 1/20/16 8:20 pm |
Regarding the regulation of "professional" wrestling | Brandon Seal | 1/16/16 4:18 pm |